The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 187 On the Possibility of Taming a Stubborn Donkey

Zheng Xun's brows relaxed only after they accepted the visiting cards, and then she looked at Hu Weishan.

Her scrutinizing gaze was so compelling that it finally drew Hu Weishan's attention away from the screen and onto herself.

"Hu Weishan".

Hu Weishan bowed his head and said, "Yes!"

"What? You're afraid to look at me?"

Hu Weishan chuckled, "The princess is so majestic, I dare not look her in the eye."

Zheng Xun raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised that he would even say something like "her authority."

After all, the reason he caused trouble was simply because he looked down on her, the princess.

It's funny, Zheng Xun still can't figure out what gives him the confidence to look down on her.

Is she a good-tempered person?

Even in front of her, his attitude was so perfunctory. If she didn't think he was really capable, why would she sit here and waste her breath talking to him?

Hu Weishan sensed Zheng Xun's displeasure and felt utterly wronged. He did look down on her a bit, but how could he be so obvious in front of her? He was simply attracted by the light screen.

At this moment, the emperor in the light screen paused for a moment, his voice extremely low.

"So, you don't want the position of Crown Prince?"

This was the first time the crown prince had openly admitted to the emperor that he did not want to be the crown prince.

He was filled with unease, his hands clenched tightly, as if he were afraid of the storm that was about to break.

They were afraid, but they did not back down.

His firm voice rang out: "Yes."

"Do you think the position of crown prince is a game? You can take it or leave it as you please?"

"I don't dare."

"Don't dare? I bet you dare!"

The crown prince lowered his head and remained silent.

Do you know how many people want to be the crown prince but can't?

"That would be wonderful for everyone. If they want to take the role, let them. I don't want to take it anyway."

His tone even carried a hint of elation and relief, and the emperor fell into a rare silence after hearing these words.

After a long while, he suddenly sighed.

"Have you thought it through? Are you really prepared to give up your current status and power?"

The prince nodded.

It's impossible that he wasn't reluctant at all; it's just that he was self-aware and knew his own limitations.

“Father, the Great Yong needs a more charismatic emperor.”

“I am still young. With more experience, you will grow. Besides, now that you understand your shortcomings, I believe you will be able to correct them soon.”

The crown prince honestly replied, "It can't be changed."

"Can't you try a little harder! Knowing you have shortcomings, why don't you try to change them?!"

"Look, Father, they're not easy to teach. You've only been teaching them for a short time and they've already gotten so angry..."

emperor:……

The Crown Prince stood up: "Father, please think it over carefully. I will return now."

Emperor: Rebellion against the Heavenly Gang?

He waved his hand weakly: "Get out of here."

The prince walked away as usual, but once he stepped outside the palace, the bright sunlight illuminated the moisture in his eyes.

He knew that his father had high hopes for him.

To prevent brothers from killing each other, his father had designated him as the crown prince from the very beginning.

Although his father was busy and couldn't do many things personally, he always gave him the best and always openly declared that he was the only crown prince.

He dared to say that few crown princes in history had been trusted by the emperor as much as he had.

His father had invested so much in him, so his expectations were even higher.

How could he possibly want to disappoint his father's expectations?

If he could, he would also like to follow in his father's footsteps...

But he knew very well that he couldn't do it.

He is indecisive by nature.

He cannot act arbitrarily, nor can he accept a task he is destined to fail in order to satisfy his own desire for power; that would be irresponsible to Dayong and the people.

Zheng Xun shook his head.

She knew very well that the emperor could not go against the crown prince's wishes.

However, she felt that the Crown Prince should persist longer, because she had not yet accumulated enough power.

If the position of crown prince is relinquished at this time, someone will surely try to take advantage of it, and the ministers' minds will become unsettled.

For the sake of stability in the Yong Dynasty, she felt that it would be best if the throne could be smoothly passed on to her.

Yes, I hope everyone thinks so too.

Hu Weishan watched the whole thing with great interest, but when he came to his senses, he realized he had forgotten what he had said to Zheng Xun.

It's normal that he hasn't yet developed the ability to multitask like the ministers in the imperial court.

"Princess, actually, my thoughts are the same as Qi Ze's and Zou Xi's. I believe that you will be able to resolve this crisis. That's why I'm willing to be the one to help you. I'm doing this all for you!"

His tone was so sincere that Zheng Xun almost believed him.

At this moment, Zheng Shi suddenly spoke up: "I think he's right."

Hu Weishan: What a good person!

Zheng Jiu sidled up to Hu Weishan, patted him on the shoulder, and said meaningfully, "After all, someone who knows too many secrets, if he doesn't get on the boat, he'll just have to drown in the river..."

Hu Weishan: You're a bad guy! A really bad guy!

He wanted to cry but had no tears.

He tried to argue, "Can't I not get on the boat?"

Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi readily agreed, "Sure."

But when he actually agreed, Hu Weishan became unhappy.

He was afraid they would turn around and throw him into the river; his small body couldn't withstand that.

He looked to He Qize and Zou Xi for help.

The two men raised their teacups with smiles, seemingly discussing something of great importance, but once you got closer, you'd realize they were actually talking about what to eat that evening.

Hu Weishan said aggrievedly, "If you don't want to help, then don't."

Zheng Shi disliked him intensely. She knew that he looked down on the princess simply because she was a woman.

How ridiculous! She could easily subdue him with just one hand, yet this guy still has the nerve to look down on women.

She didn't really understand why the princess was so fixated on Hu Weishan when He and Zou were enough.

In particular, his character is quite poor.

Just as she was muttering to herself, Zheng Xun, who had slowly finished sipping his tea, suddenly smiled in his mind.

Hu Weishan seems very unwilling.

Yeah, but I like the way he's unwilling but has to compromise.

He Qize and Zou Xi: ...

That's a bit perverted, Princess.

Fortunately, they made the right choice in time, as they always felt that Hu Weishan was about to suffer a great misfortune.

Zheng Shi: The case is solved.

So that's why the princess insisted on Hu Weishan.

After hearing Zheng Xun's thoughts, Hu Weishan was first incredulous, then furious.

Is he a spineless person?

Does he compromise simply because she demands it?

Does he have no principles?

Hu Weishan snorted softly, sat up straight, and waited for Zheng Xun to make his move.

However, Zheng Xun did not make a move; she simply watched the light screen quietly.

In the light screen, the image still lingers on the long steps leading to the Imperial Study.

The prince had already gone far away, leaving only a lonely figure behind.

He walked alone, despite being second only to the emperor, his figure appearing so insignificant.

So small that they seem to be swallowed up by the high walls at any moment.

Zheng Xun suddenly looked at Hu Weishan: "Do you know that I can directly disqualify you from participating in this imperial examination?"